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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

Alex Sheridan on Why Irish Media Has Lost the Public's Trust

from Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Alex Sheridan is the creator and host of "Ireland Reports," a new long-form interview series focused on Irish politics and current affairs. With a background in risk management within the banking sector, he also brings experience as an activist with Free Speech Ireland. Expect to learn about the evolution of media consumption from traditional television to digital platforms, how long-form content provides a more revealing and personable environment for political discourse, and why there's a significant gap in Irish media that "Ireland Reports" aims to fill. Alex discusses his show's focus on featuring political voices often neglected by mainstream media, including Senator Sharon Keogan, Councillor Malachy Steenson, and former Ambassador Ray Bassett. The conversation explores Ireland's controversial hate speech legislation, the presidential nomination process, and the growing disconnect between the political establishment and ordinary citizens. Alex offers insights into how digital media is reshaping political communication while traditional formats experience declining viewership across age demographics. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

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